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Discover Mozart's Il re pastoreThis beautiful production opened to accolades on Sunday. Click here or anywhere on the photo to meet soprano Heidi Stober and mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack and see the rest of the cast in action behind the scenes. Hear opening night audience reactions too! For an extended documentary on Il re pastore, including the singers' perspectives on their characters, click here. Written when Mozart was only nineteen, the enchanting music of Il re pastore (The Shepherd King) is evidence of his genius. The story is about a simple shepherd who is given his rightful place on the throne of Sidon by Alexander the Great. Romantic complications ensue but true love triumphs. This imaginative production adds another layer of complexity and intrigue to the piece by setting it in an English country house where the guests and servants perform the opera as their weekend entertainment. For more information, read the full story and director's note or listen to the audio from the Spotlight on Opera presentation. Praise for Il re pastore"Go to Mozart's Il re pastore (The Shepherd King)...for the superb singing. Admire David Zinn's handsome set and Paul Palazzo's evocative lighting. Feast your eyes on Robert Perdziola's gorgeous costumes. Appreciate conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni's spirited work in the pit with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra." -Sarah Bryan Miller, St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Props to director Chas Rader-Shieber for turning a frothy little lagniappe into a night of rich theater....A deliciously subtle subtext about class and destiny, plus just the right dash of humor, turn what could have been an academic exercise into a graceful evening of intelligent entertainment." -Lew Prince, The Riverfront Times "In this production, the company again fulfills ambitions and standards established more than three decades ago in this opera house -- to bring forth ensemble operas performed by extraordinary young American singers, in English, in a festival atmosphere." -Robert Duffy, St. Louis Beacon Great seats to matinee and evening performances are still available! Buy your tickets online now or call (314) 961-0644. See below for additional press coverage of the season.
Find out more about events, picnics, and boutique items!Click here or anywhere on the image for a video preview of this week's picnic special and an inside look at the Opera Theatre boutique. Order picnics online or by calling (314) 961-0644 by 4 p.m. the day before the performance. Final Spotlight on Opera at the Ethical Society The last program in the series will focus on the creation of The Ghosts of Versailles. Spotlight on Opera takes place at the Ethical Society of St. Louis at 9001 Clayton Road and there is ample free parking. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. Presented by Charter Communications. Monday, June 15, 7:30 PM Creating The Ghosts of Versailles John Corigliano, Composer William Hoffman, Librettist Michael Christie, Conductor James Robinson, OTSL Artistic Director/Stage Director Gerdine Young Artists with Brian DeMaris, pianist John D. Levy Master Classes Each year these extraordinary master classes offer insights by distinguished musicians into the art of singing and interpretation to Opera Theatre's Gerdine Young Artists. This season Craig Rutenberg, one of the most sought-after accompanists and vocal coaches in the world (currently Director of Musical Administration at the Metropolitan Opera), is teaching the class on Friday, June 19, and legendary baritone Sherill Milnes is leading the session on Friday, June 26. Both master classes start at 1:30 PM at the Winifred Moore Auditorium, 470 East Lockwood on the campus of Webster University. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. Friends of the Festival at or above the contributor level can attend free of charge. Click here to find out more about upcoming programs, events, and special ticket offers!
Plan your route to OTSLPlease be aware that both the Hanley and Big Bend bridges over I-64/40 are currently closed due to highway construction. Go to www.thenewi64.org for up to date information.
OTSL in the newsThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviews Il re pastore The St. Louis Beacon reviews Il re pastore The St. Louis Post-Dispatch previews Il re pastore The St. Louis Beacon previews Il re pastore The St. Louis Post-Dispatch interviews tenor Alek Shrader The Vital Voice interviews soprano Heidi Stober The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviews Salome. The Riverfront Times reviews Salome. The St. Louis Beacon reviews Salome. Gramophone reviews Salome. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch previews Salome. The St. Louis Beacon previews Salome. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviews La bohème. The Riverfront Times reviews La bohème. The St. Louis Beacon reviews La bohème. The St. Louis Beacon previews La bohème. KTVI/Fox 2 compares La bohème and Rent The Alton Telegraph features Monsanto Artists-in-Training. The Alton Telegraph previews the 2009 Season.
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